Yankees Address Third Base Struggles Amid Trade Deadline Plans

Both the New York Mets and New York Yankees are confronting challenges with their third base positions, prompting calls for strategic changes. The Mets are considering benching struggling players like Mark Vientos and Jesse Winker in favor of more effective substitutes, and also contemplating a catcher switch to improve offense and defense, as reported by Jon Heyman. Meanwhile, the Yankees have not made significant offseason moves at third base, relying on Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza, but Cabrera's injury and Peraza's poor offensive performance have exposed a critical weakness. Analysts suggest the Yankees should target potential trade acquisitions such as Yoán Moncada, who is experiencing a rebound season with the Los Angeles Angels and offers both offensive and defensive skills, as well as other players like McMahon and Hayes. Peraza's continued offensive struggles, despite solid defense, have intensified pressure on the Yankees to make a move before the trade deadline, especially with Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s expected return. Overall, both teams are under pressure to address their third base deficiencies to remain competitive this season.